CONTRACT SPECIALIST / SENIOR COMMERCIAL OFFICER

£49,000 - £51,000

At Spirit, we don’t just build aircraft structures – we build the future of aviation. At Northern Ireland’s largest aerospace manufacturer, our highly skilled professionals work at the cutting edge of design, manufacturing, integration and after-spanet support. With world-class facilities spanning over 3 million square feet across six locations, we deliver advanced aerostructures – including wings, fuselages, and engine nacelles – for global leaders like Bombardier, Airbus and Rolls-Royce. Innovation is at the heart of everything we do. Our Belfast operation is a recognised centre of excellence for advanced materials and ultra-light structures, including our unique composites capabilities.

Joining Spirit AeroSystems means being part of an industry leader that values talent, fosters innovation, and offers exceptional career growth.

This opportunity based at our Belfast site, offers:

· 36 hour working week (half day Friday)

· Generous Holidays

· Range of flexible schedules

· Pension Scheme

· Death in service payment

· Company sick scheme

· On site Occupational Health Department

· Employee Assistance Program

· Professional Development and Growth

· Coaching and Mentoring

· Opportunity for advancement

· Free Car parking

· Short term incentive Plan

· Private Medical Coverage

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Contracts Specialist / Senior Commercial Officer to join our Contracts team to support the Contracts Manager in providing direction and guidance to the business in all contractual aspects associated with Spirit AeroSystems, in compliance with the operating policies and procedures of the business.

Principal accountabilities:

· To act as the key contractual interface for customers and prepare responses from the company as necessary.

· Lead and support contractual and commercial negotiations with existing customers as and when issues are escalated to Contracts Department for resolution.

· Lead and support contractual negotiations on new Commercial and Defence opportunities.

· To draft, update, amend and negotiate contractual documentation as required by the needs of the business. The types of documentation will include pre contract

arrangements, non-disclosure agreements, collaboration agreements, business agreements and programme letters.

· To liaise with Supply Chain, to ensure key contract commercial flow down of terms and conditions to suppliers (as appropriate).

· To interface internally, providing guidance and support to the business on all matters of a commercial or contractual nature.

· To ensure that contractual arrangements and correspondence are recorded and maintained as required by the operating policies and procedures of the business.

· Understand requirements from the business and determine the relevant document template for level of contractual protection required.

Candidate Requirements:

It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that sufficient detail is provided on the application form to demonstrate how the applicant meets essential job criteria, as this alone will be used for vetting purposes.

Essential

· HNC in Business or Engineering discipline with 3 years’ relevant experience in a relevant contractual/commercial role.

· Good working knowledge of contractual terms and legal requirements.

· Demonstrated experience in customer facing commercial negotiations.

· Excellent communications skills, both verbally and in written form.

· Good negotiating skills and attention to detail.

· Good understanding of key financial indicators.

· Well-developed IT skills.

· Good project management and organisational skills in order to deliver multiple tasks.

· Ability to operate at various levels.

· A practical and common-sense approach to problem solving.

Preferred

· Degree in Business or Engineering Discipline

Completed applications must be submitted by Wednesday 9th July 2025 at 4.00pm.

We employ people from all sections of the community and are committed to the appointment of the best candidate based upon the merit principle alone. In pursuit of our equal opportunities programme, we would particularly welcome more applications from Catholics and females, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce.